- Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Huntercommunity

We are seeking an ongoingNetwork Ranger to join our Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Team in ourCustomer Delivery Division.

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water’s Values .

We fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value anindividual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

We have embarked on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Corporate Strategy .

At Hunter Waterwe offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

Excellent flexible working and additional leave perks including:

- Additional Public Holidays, RDOs
- 5 days additionalpaid Carers Leave per annum
- Paid Community Service Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
- Fitness passport
- Access to discounted health fund and health services
- Access to the Employee Assistanceprogram

Remuneration & Hours:

- Base salary up to $92,400 plus superannuation
- Additional earnings for participation in after hours on call rosters and performing associated call out work




- Reward and Recognition Program

The Opportunity

As the Network Ranger you will beresponsible for supporting the inspection andreporting of dam safety activities at Hunter Water’s two main dams, along with HunterWater’s detention basins.

Network Rangers are also responsible for completingsurveillance activities, operational inspections and maintenance within HunterWater’s catchments, network, depot, and special areas to meet operational andregulatory needs.

This role will be required to work with minimalsupervision and is also required to be willing and able to participate in theweekend Dams & Catchment overtime roster and be on call for incident responseand to provide relief in other roles. Due to the 24/7 nature of Hunter Water's operation of our assets these requirements include working outside normal hours and on occasion overnight stays.

The position is based out of Hunter Water's Tomago Depot with the requirement to work from any location throughout our area of operations as required.

What you’ll do:

- Completing routine Dam Safety Inspections and submit necessary reports.

- Patrolling, surveillance and reporting within Hunter Water’s catchment for weeds, feral animals, unauthorised access and prohibited activities using the Corporation’s 4WD vehicle or boat.

- Routine monitoring of catchment parameters, recording equipment, and condition assessments for infrastructure assets such as floodgates, fish ladders, tunnels and canals. Monitoring work includes inspecting, reading, sampling, testing, recording, conducting safety assessments and reporting.

- Operate various types of machinery including but not limited to a tractor, forklift and mower.

- Grounds maintenance activities including but not limited to mowing, rubbish removal and care and maintenance of public amenities
- Assist with bushfire management and prevention on Hunter Water lands and catchments which may comprise emergency response.

- Liaise with the public and key external stakeholders (i.e. Police, local councils, regulatory authorities)

- Liaise with and supervise subcontractors within Hunter Water’s

📌 Network Ranger (Newcastle)
🏢 Hunter Water Corporation
📍 Newcastle